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spARk

Design a cartoon character and bring them to life with animation and Augmented Reality.

A full day workshop at the Geelong Tech School, students will learn how to illustrate and animate.

Suitable for

Years 7-10

Duration

Full Day at the Tech School


Program Outline

  • Design a cartoon character using illustration techniques
  • Bring the character to life by animating its face and body parts
  • Load the animation into an Augmented Reality app

Outcomes

Students will:

  • Apply illustration skills to design their own character
  • Apply animation skills to bring their character to life
  • Use a device to view the character in Augmented Reality

Curriculum Links

  • Digital Technologies
  • Digital Design
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